Software Engineer - Senior

Independence Pet Holdings; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Full Stack Developer, where you'll play a key role in enhancing a digital-first pet e-commerce platform. This innovative firm is dedicated to simplifying the pet parenting journey through technology. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team to design and develop scalable applications, ensuring a seamless experience for pet parents. With a focus on React and Agile methodologies, your contributions will directly impact the well-being of pets and their owners. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a pet-friendly environment with comprehensive benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Basic life insurance at no cost

Company paid short-term and long-term disability

12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Retirement savings plan

Personal paid time off

Paid holidays and wellness days

Pet friendly office environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer with expertise in React and Node.js.
• Strong experience in building and scaling full-stack applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop full-stack applications focusing on React for front-end.
• Develop robust APIs and participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies.

Skills

React

Node.js

RESTful APIs

Agile methodologies

Git

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Software Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

MySQL

Job description

Established in 2021,Independence Pet Holdingsis a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.

We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands.

PetPlace, a subsidiary of IPH, is building a digital first pet e-commerce platform with the aim of connecting key market services such as adoption, lost pet and insurance to make pet care easy.

Senior, Full Stack Developer - Product Engineering

Location: Remote

Job Summary:

PetPlace is seeking a Senior, Full Stack Developer to join our innovative team. Reporting to the Director of Product Engineering, this role will be instrumental in building new digital products and enhancing our existing e-commerce platform. The ideal candidate is skilled in both front-end and back-end development, with a strong focus on React and Agile/Scaled Agile methodologies.

As part of the Product Engineering team, you will work closely with Product Management and UX to deliver scalable, user-friendly solutions. Your work will directly impact how pet parents interact with our services, helping us build a seamless, connected ecosystem.

Main Responsibilities:

• Product Development: Design and develop full-stack applications with a focus on React for front-end development.
• API Integration: Develop robust, scalable, and secure APIs to integrate various product components.
• Agile Practices: Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Director of Product Engineering, Product Managers, UX designers, and other developers to build intuitive, high-quality products.
• Code Quality & Testing: Implement automated tests and participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for internal and external use.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor application performance and optimize code to enhance speed and efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with emerging technologies and apply best practices to improve development processes.

Qualifications:

• Technical Expertise:
  • Proficiency in React, Node.js, and back-end frameworks (e.g., Express).
  • Strong experience with RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services.
  • Familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MySQL.
  • Experience with Agile and Scaled Agile methodologies.
  • Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer.
  • Demonstrated ability to build, maintain, and scale full-stack applications.
  • Experience in e-commerce or pet-related platforms is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

All of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following:

• Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Retirement savings plan
• Personal Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
• Pet friendly office environment
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Pet Insurance
• On the job training and skills development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)